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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.02, 396.08 and 156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.02, 396.08 and 156.03 is: 215.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.02 : 396.08 = 156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.02/396.08 = 156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.02x = 396.08 × 156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.02x = 61,798.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,798.38/287.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.31

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